Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates after opening the scoring in his side's win at Wolves (Image credit: Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images) Manchester City(opens in new tab) boss Pep Guardiola concedes that Jack Grealish has been weighed down by his £100m price tag. Grealish became the most expensive English player of all time when he joined City from Aston Villa(opens in new...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola is expecting plenty more from the prolific Erling Haaland.Manchester City boss Guardiola compared the Norwegian striker to Johan Cryuff in midweek after his superb late winner against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.The strike was Haaland’s 13th in just nine appearances since his £51million summer move to the Etihad Stadium from the German club.The 22-year-old...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola compared Erling Haaland to Johan Cruyff after the prolific Norwegian volleyed a superb late winner against Borussia Dortmund.Haaland stunned his old club with six minutes remaining of a tight Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium as he leapt and stretched to turn in a swerving Joao Cancelo cross.His effort completed a late City comeback and snatched a 2-1 victory after they ...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has denied he has a problem with Erling Haaland after the Norway striker bagged another two goals on Tuesday night. Haaland was the star of the show for City once again as he helped his team win 4-0 against Sevilla in the Champions League and storm to the top of their group. Following the match, Guardiola was asked by BT Sport reporter Jules Breach to name the...Full Story »

The 27-year-old Swiss international was at the Etihad on Wednesday to undergo a medical and put the finishing touches to his move. Akanji joins City in a £15m transfer from Dortmund Credit: Instagram @mancity And he has signed a five-year deal – keeping him with the champions until summer 2027. Manchester City believe they have acquired a top centre-back for a bargain price as he...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland has to the potential to write himself into Manchester City folklore after his incredible assault on the Premier League continued with a second successive hat-trick.The 22-year-old bagged a 26-minute first-half treble to put Nottingham Forest to the sword in a 6-0 win, just four days after doing the same to Crystal Palace.He is now the first player in the Premier...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is expected to pick from the same squad for the visit of Nottingham Forest.Nathan Ake, Kalvin Phillips and Jack Grealish are all expected to remain on the sidelines, with long-term absentee Aymeric Laporte.Guardiola will decide whether to rest Erling Haaland, having previously said he will not play every game before the World Cup.Nottingham Forest are without O...Full Story »

Arsenal reject Nicolas Pepe will spend the season on loan with Nice, GOAL can confirm. WHAT'S HAPPENING? The winger will head back to France on a one-year loan, with Nice not having any option to buy at the conclusion of the deal. THE BIGGER PICTURE: The move comes in the wake of several disappointing seasons for Pepe, the £72m ($85m) club-record signing at Arsenal. The former Lille win...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola welcomed the adversity Manchester City had to fight their way through at Newcastle as they attempt to defend their Premier League crown.The champions trailed 3-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon before scrapping their way to a 3-3 draw in a thrilling encounter with Eddie Howe’s men.Reflecting on a pulsating afternoon on Tyneside, Guardiola said: “Why not give...Full Story »

Nicolas Pepe is expected to leave Arsenal to join Nice on loan. The two teams are yet to reach an agreement over a deal for the winger, but negotiations are ongoing. Pepe, 27, has two years left on his contract with the Gunners but is not part of coach Mikel Arteta's plans for the current campaign. The Ivory Coast international has not featured for the north London side so far this term. Wh...Full Story »

Antony no longer an option for Man Utd Ajax winger Antony is no longer an option for Manchester United this summer, according to De Telegraaf. The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Old Trafford to reunite with Erik ten Hag but the 22-year-old wants to stay where he is. Chelsea set for more Aubameyang talks Chelsea have scheduled new round of talks with Pierre Aubameyang’s c...Full Story »

Grimsby boss Paul Hurst could hand Aribim Pepple his first League Two start as his side hosts Carlisle on Tuesday night.The 19-year-old forward went straight into the side a day after his loan move from Luton for last week’s League Cup victory over Crewe and made the difference after coming off the bench in Saturday’s late 1-0 win over Rochdale.Summer signing Stephen Wearne made his ...Full Story »

There was no goal for Erling Haaland on his home debut but Pep Guardiola insisted it was a matter of time before Manchester City fans get to see the best out of their marquee summer signing.Haaland – who opened his account with a brace at West Ham last week – set up Ilkay Gundogan’s opener in a 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday, but could not take two chances of his own and ...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland has already silenced the doubters after his debut double sank West Ham 2-0.Haaland had faced some criticism for his underwhelming performance in the Community Shield defeat by Liverpool last weekend.But the £51million striker announced his arrival in the Premier League in style with a goal in each half, a penalty followed by a neat...Full Story »

David Martindale revealed he told Cristian Montano at half-time he was going to score the winner for Livingston in their cinch Premiership match against Dundee United at Tannadice.The Lions’ boss prediction duly came true, with the 30-year-old Colombian netting the only goal of the game – his first for the club – with a spectacular strike just after the break to make it 1-0.Mar...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland will prove his worth to Manchester City and show his "incredible quality" after the €60 million summer signing was upstaged by Liverpool's Darwin Nunez during a 3-1 Community Shield defeat in Leicester. Haaland, one of the game's most exciting young talents, touched the ball just 14 times in 90 minutes and missed a clear chance to score in stoppage time. ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola poured cold water over Jack Grealish's hair in a hilarious scene in Manchester City's pre-season training. The Premier League champions are in over in Houston, Texas in the United States ahead of their first friendly against Club America at the NRG Stadium. The 26-man squad, which does not include Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden, Aymeric Laporte and John Stones, have been taking par...Full Story »

BERNARDO SILVA will not be leaving Manchester City this summer after the club declared he is not for sale, reports suggest. Barcelona have been extensively linked with the 27-year-old amid rumours of a £70million transfer. Pep Guardiola sees Bernardo Silva as a key player for Manchester City However, City boss Pep Guardiola has issued a not for sale notice on the playmaker this summer, a...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has been filmed being chased on a bike while being repeatedly asked for a selfie. Stunning video footage has emerged of the Manchester City manager riding through Manchester city centre on Sunday night where he found himself in a strange altercation. The 51-year-old’s mellow evening cycle took a bizarre turn when a crazed fan spotted him in the distance. The fan in question...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola could well move to coach in Italy once his time is up at Manchester City, according to the club's chief executive officer Ferran Soriano. The CEO was talking at a press conference unveiling City Group's majority stakeholder purchase in Serie B side Palermo on Monday. The Citizens boss has coached just three clubs since hanging up his boots, having initially worked at Barcelona ...Full Story »